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80 Years at Hunter: A Look Into The Photo Archives

This year marks The Envoy’s 80th anniversary of being a central news source for all things Hunter and CUNY-related, but a lot has changed since its establishment. 


In honor of the publications’ birthday, Sabrina Rosado took a look into the Hunter Library’s photo archives to showcase notable selections from past yearbooks, known as the “Wistarion.” The name stems from Hunter’s official flower, the wistaria, according to a page from the 1987 edition of the yearbook. The 68th Street building, it...
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Rapper Rico Nasty Performs Concert For CUNY Students

By: Sabrina Rosado and Reagan Grant


Rapper Rico Nasty performed for a crowd of Hunter and other CUNY students at a concert held at Terminal 5 on Apr. 12. 


The concert, which buzzed with fans shouting the lyrics to Rico’s punk rap and trap metal music, was put together by Hunter’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG). The rapper played a set of 15 songs, including popular hits such as “Smack a Bitch” and “Key Lime OG” in Terminal 5, which has a capacity of 3,000 guests.


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An Inside Look At Midtown East, Hunter’s Newest Dorms

Hunter students are looking to FOUND Study in the Midtown East neighborhood as the next best housing alternative, facing the imminent demolition of the Brookdale dormitory.

The 20-floor building located on East 51st Street and Lexington Avenue is the newest addition to Hunter’s student residence options and a short distance from campus. It’s two stops downtown on the 6 train and 20 minutes by foot. It provides housing for various other institutions, including Baruch College, Pace University and

Why women are leaving law and how to fix it

As lawyers continue to debate about the continued use of billable hours, its effects on women legal professionals are becoming more apparent. This is only part of a larger issue of inequalities women face in the legal industry. According to a 2022 Legal Profile by the American Bar Association (ABA), it found that 38% of all lawyers are women. But while the numbers are inching up, less than 30% of women are in leadership roles at law firms.

On top of all of this, there’s the gender pay gap. It’s

5 Legal innovation insights new associates should know about

LegalTech is rapidly changing Big Law as we know it. With so many new advancements, it can be hard to keep track of what’s trending in the tech side of the legal industry. On top of that, many firms are becoming increasingly digital.

This can all be quite confusing for someone who’s just starting out. That’s why we at DraftWise want to provide some insights into the ever-changing realm of LegalTech, and what you should know about it before starting a new law job.

The adoption of AI by law firm

6 Organizations Supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Lawyers and Initiatives

Law firms and organizations with greater diversity are more engaged, more productive, and attract higher caliber talent than those that aren’t. However, nearly all BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized individuals are underrepresented in Big Law, according to the American Bar Association (ABA). A recent ABA survey reports that as of 2022, only 19% of the profession was made up of lawyers of color. Additionally, a 2021 survey conducted by the National Association for Law Placement found that only

AI is changing the way knowledge management teams think about legal work

As AI tech quickly evolves, its adoption by legal organizations has led to concerns over its risks and what it means for the future of law. Some include the potential shift in law firm dynamics, its impact on billable hours, and overall efficiency.

Despite this, law professionals are feeling positive about the ways generative AI can change the legal field. A report by the Thomson Reuters Institute found that 82% of the corporate attorneys surveyed think generative AI can be applied to legal wor

Hunter College Fosters The Next Generation of Talented Journalists – The Athenian

Michael Tamsuriyamit, a senior at Hunter College, grew up an avid news consumer with a strong interest in broadcast journalism. From as early as middle school, he was fascinated by the camera and being able to tell stories that matter to peoplewatching at home. Over time he developed an admiration for the reporters and anchors he watched covering stories on the frontlines, which inspired him to want to be an on-camera reporter as well.

During the pandemic and into college, as his journalism car

Hunter USG’s ‘Purple PEERiod Project’ Distributes Free Menstrual Products to Students – The Athenian

On Valentine’s Day, students were seen surrounding one of the tables located at the intersection between Hunter’s North, West, and Thomas Hunter buildings. They received red bags filled with candy, a small plushie, and boxes of Always pads. The bags were placed behind labels that indicated the pad size they contained. In the middle there was a basket of bright pink bags of condoms for students to grab as well.

Since 2018, volunteers from the Undergraduate Student Government have led the Purple

Amanda Freeman and Lisa Dodson Discuss New Book on Low-Wage Women at Hunter’s Roosevelt House – The Athenian

On Thursday, the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College invited sociologists Amanda Freeman and Lisa Dodson to discuss their book, “Getting Me Cheap: How Low-Wage Work Traps Women and Girls in Poverty,” as part of the institute’s commemoration of Women’s History Month.

The conversation, held virtually over Zoom, was moderated by Ruth Milkman, sociologist of labor and labor movements. The event opened with welcoming remarks by Harold Holzer, the Jonathan F. Fanton director at

Feminist Icons Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan Headline Hunter’s Sylvia Plath Symposium – The Athenian

Feminist icons Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan spoke at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute during the keynote session of Hunter’s “Sylvia Plath Symposium,” commemorating the poet’s life and legacy on the 60th anniversary of her death and 90th anniversary of her birth year.

The keynote kicked off with a reading of four of Plath’s poems by award-winning actress, Kathleen Chalfant. They included “Morning Song,” “The Applicant,” “Daddy,” and “Mushrooms.” The event was pulled together by Pl

Lack of Communication Makes Community Building Difficult For Latine Students – The Athenian

Salsa music can be heard blaring from room TH 208/209 as students are greeted with blue streamers and a banner that reads “Latino Medical Student Association” just above the entrance. They’re gathered here for LMSA+’s “Salsa Night” where the club’s vice president, Stevens Patino, is teaching them salsa. Most of the students attending are of Latine descent, from places like Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and the Dominican Republic just to name a few. They can be seen dancing with each other a

Ms. Magazine Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Roosevelt House – Hunter College Journalism

The Roosevelt House commemorated the 50th anniversary of the iconic feminist magazine Ms. on Thursday, April 27th.

During her opening remarks, President Jennifer J. Raab presented Ms. executive editor Kathy Spillar the Eleanor Roosevelt Award in recognition of the work Ms. has done over the past half-century. Spillar said this was the first of many events that will mark the magazine’s anniversary.

“We have a lot to celebrate,” said Spillar. She announced that Knopf will publish 50 Years of Ms.

Fall Semester Course Highlights – Hunter College Journalism

Hunter’s journalism program has some exciting course highlights for the upcoming semester that students should know about when registering.

Courses that will be offered include News Literacy in a Digital Age, Studio News Production, Magazine Writing, and Reporting & Writing I, just to name a few. A new, experimental course called “Classroom to Career” will be taught for the first time in the fall as well.

“Classroom to Career” will be taught by Professor Jeanie Ahn, which is geared towards pre

Faculty Spotlight: Alyxaundria Sanford – Hunter College Journalism

Professor Alyxaundria Sanford remembers traveling to New York for the first time to intern for the “Today Show.” While there, she became interested in national news and the variety of topics covered in a morning broadcast. After getting a taste of being a journalist in the city, she knew she would be back.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Sanford studied journalism at Ohio University, where she focused on broadcasting. After graduating in 2008, she became a news producer in Dayton, but she had

Laila Gad Wins Pulitzer Center Student Reporting Fellowship – Hunter College Journalism

Laila Gad came to Hunter College to prepare for a career in medicine. But after she took a course titled Peopling NY through the Macaulay Honors College, Gad became fascinated with climate change and its effects on public health. She decided to add a second major in journalism, to explore this interest and to find ways to write about it for a wide audience.

Gad, whose family is Egyptian, was also motivated by the persecution journalists in her home country experience. She notes that journalists

The Journalism Department Has Grown in Recent Years – Hunter College Journalism

Hunter College’s journalism program has grown significantly in recent years, with more students enrolling, working journalists coming in to teach and new courses being added to the curriculum.

Professor Sissel McCarthy, distinguished lecturer and director of the journalism program, said that when she joined the department in 2015, the curriculum was heavily print- and text-based. She updated the program to include courses on reporting across platforms such as radio, TV, podcasts and social medi

BRRRR! – the WORD

“Let It Go” from Disney’s FROZEN blares through the speakers at the Hunter Student Union February 7, a fitting song to describe the frigid, bitter, wintry weather that hit New York City only a few days prior on February 3rd.

Almost all of what this reporter estimated to be 25 students there were dressed in sweaters and long pants for the winter weather, but not Mo Mirza. Mirza, 19, who was dressed in a plaid green shirt and skirt with black leg warmers. “I wear skirts everywhere no matter what,

Hunter College Professor Speaks About New Book, Power: The Rise of Black Women in America – Hunter College Journalism

On February 2nd, journalist and adjunct media studies professor Charity C. Elder spoke with fellow media studies professor, journalist and radio talk show host Karen Hunter about Elder’s first book, Power: The Rise of Black Women in America, at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College.

The event, which was co-sponsored by the Hunter College Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, helped to mark the beginning of Black History Month for the school. Hunter and